So far, the NFL has allowed the groups to set their own fan engagement policies for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the league is creating consistency with the details of the game day experience.
Portermen and pets won’t be able to be in the box this season because the league and the NFL Players Association brought new protocols sent to the groups Wednesday, a user close to the resolution told Jarrett Bell of USA TODAY Sports. The user spoke on condition of anonymity because it is not legal to speak publicly about the matter.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network was the first to report the development.
In the other respect, pre-party reporters and panelists may also be on the field, according to the agreement.
Updated protocols also removed language that prohibited the exchange of T-shirts after matches between players, but exchanges will not yet be allowed, according to Pelissero.
The NFL season is scheduled to begin on September 10, when the Kansas City Chiefs protectors will receive the Houston Texans.